Easter Feast Menu Ideas Featuring Seafood: 11 Kid-Friendly Meals that Adults Will Love Too!

Easter is just around the corner, and if you're looking for some fun and delicious meal ideas to power up the kids (and adult kids) prior to their annual egg hunt, seafood is an excellent option.

Not only is seafood packed with healthy nutrients, but it's also versatile and easy to prepare. Seafood during the spring is fun and pairs well with the season.

To inspire you, here are 11 kid (and adult) friendly Easter meal and snack ideas using seafood items, all available to order on our site. Links to shop our site are included so you can see which ingredient options we currently have available for delivery to your door. Let's get into it:

1. Grilled shrimp skewers: Grilled shrimp skewers are a tasty and healthy meal option for kids. You can serve them with a side of roasted asparagus and garlic bread for a complete meal. Four Star Seafood offers wild caught Gulf shrimp and lots of other types of shrimp that are perfect for this recipe.

2. Baked salmon: Baked salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that your kids will love. Serve it with lemon dill sauce, steamed green beans, and mashed potatoes for a well-rounded meal. Four Star Seafood offers a variety of sustainably raised King Salmon options that are perfect for this recipe. Suggestions include Ora King and Big Glory Bay, which both happen to come from New Zealand waters. We also have Atlantic Salmon that you can use if preferred, especially our delicious Loch Duart Atlantic Salmon from Scotland, which also happens to be sushi-grade! 

3. Lobster mac and cheese: Lobster mac and cheese is a classic dish that kids will love. Four Star Seafood offers live Maine lobsters and lobster meat that is perfect for this recipe. Serve it with a side of roasted carrots for a balanced meal.

4. Fish tacos: Fish tacos are a fun and tasty meal that your kids will enjoy. Top them with mango salsa and serve them with a side of tortilla chips and fresh fruit salad. Four Star Seafood offers a variety of wild caught and sustainably raised fish that are perfect for this recipe.

5. Crab cakes: Crab cakes are a delicious and healthy meal option for kids. Serve them with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts and a Caesar salad. Four Star Seafood offers picked Dungeness crab meat that is perfect for this recipe.

6. Clam chowder: Clam chowder is a classic New England dish that kids will love. Serve it in bread bowls with a side of corn on the cob and coleslaw. Four Star Seafood offers fresh clams and shellfish that are perfect for this recipe, along with pre-made clam chowder made in house by our chefs so you know its the best of the best! 

7. Tuna poke bowls: Tuna poke bowls are a fun and healthy meal that kids will enjoy. Serve them with diced avocado, cucumber, and edamame over sushi rice. Check out our stunning, sushi-grade ahi tuna (also know as yellowfin) that is perfect for this recipe. Our Yellowfin Tuna Poke Bowl Kits are epic and a great plug and play way to not miss a beat, because our team assembles all of the must-have ingredients for you! 

8. Shrimp scampi: Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian dish that kids will love. Serve it with angel hair pasta and garlic bread for a complete meal. We offer lots of shrimp options, including wild caught Gulf shrimp that are perfect for this recipe.

9. Grilled swordfish skewers: Fresh swordfish is amazing when prepared as grilled skewers. This is a delicious and healthy meal option for kids. Serve them with a side of roasted sweet potatoes and green beans for a well-rounded meal. Our fishmongers offer wild caught swordfish that is perfect for this recipe.

10. Fish and chips: Fish and chips are a classic British dish that kids will love. Serve them with a side of coleslaw and fruit salad for a balanced meal. Four Star Seafood offers a variety of wild caught and sustainably raised fish that are perfect for this recipe.

11. Paella: Paella is a colorful and flavorful Spanish dish made with fresh, seasonal ingredients that appeals to both kids and adults and is great to eat during Easter celebrations. It is a versatile and communal dish that can be adapted to different dietary preferences and cooked outdoors, making it a festive and delicious addition to any spring gathering. Our Paella Kit is a great option because we've done all the work gathering the ingredients for you, allowing you to focus on the cooking part!

As you can see from this list, seafood is a great option for Easter meals and snacks that everyone at your celebration will love. Especially if you have non-meat eaters or pescatarians in your crew. 

Whether you're looking for grilled shrimp skewers or fish and chips, our team of Fishmongers here at Four Star Seafood have a variety of fresh and high-quality seafood items for you to choose from.

Happy Easter!